The Ballarat Doggie Salon

The Ballarat Doggie Salon sits in Sebastopol on the southern edge of Ballarat, handling everything from a quick nail clip to a full bath and clip. Nail trims come up more than any other service, with several reviewers saying they turn up without an appointment and are fitted in anyway. A small range of toys and supplies is sold alongside the grooming, and customers note those prices undercut the supermarkets.

Feedback here centres on the staff rather than the styling. Reviewers describe groomers who watch how a dog is behaving as they work, who ask what is wanted before starting, and who go out of their way at pick-up — walking dogs to the car and waiting until they are safely loaded, or running a regular home when the weather turns and there is no transport. Bath-and-clip pricing is repeatedly called reasonable. It suits everyday family dogs and owners who need practical, unfussy service.